Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
psychodramas	26	26
psychodramatic	31	31
psychodynamic	33	33
psychodynamics	34	34
psychologised	27	27
psychologized	36	36
psyllid	15	15
psyllids	16	16
pteranodon	16	16
pteranodons	17	17
pteridine	14	14
pteridines	15	15
pteridological	25	25
pteridologist	20	20
pteridologists	21	21
pteridology	20	20
pteridophyte	23	23
pteridophytes	24	24
pteridosperm	22	22
pteridosperms	23	23
pterodactyl	21	21
pterodactyls	22	22
pteropod	15	15
pteropods	16	16
pterygoid	17	17